FM Sarbartho Mani scores his maiden IM norm

11-year-old FM Sarbartho Mani scores his maiden IM norm at the 1st Chola Chess International GM Open!
Sarbartho made a quick draw in his final round game to secure the norm, finishing the event with 4.5/9 points! Here's a happy Sarbartho with his mother after the game.

Sarbartho Mani in interview with Chessbase India | Photo: Devansh Singh

Sarbartho Mani with his mom | Photo: Tushar Damor